Mental fatigue leads to loss of self-control
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to think after several hours of demanding cognitive tasks can wear out areas of the brain ...
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Youth and alcohol: irreversible damage to the brain?
Excessive alcohol consumption during youth, even over a short period of time like binge drinking, can make the brain more ...
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Cold sore: the cold sore virus can find its way to the brain
US researchers have discovered that the herpes simplex virus type 1, which causes cold sores, is able to spread through ...
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What happens in the brain when we watch a film?
Neuroscientists have been able to map the brain in unprecedented ways by examining people's brain reactions to film clips. THE ...
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Depression: negative perceptions linked to dysfunction of amygdala neurons
According to a new study, depression is linked to dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala, an area of the brain ...
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Public speaking, vacuums, spiders: these phobias activate different parts of the brain
Neural representations of the experience of fear depend on the situation we face. THE ESSENTIAL For a long time, mainstream ...
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Synesthesia: Pharrell Williams discusses his syndrome in his documentary
For several years, the American artist has confessed to being a synesthete, which he talks about again in the film ...
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Whiplash: it is possible to predict whether the injury will cause chronic pain
According to a new study, it is possible to predict which patient will develop chronic pain after whiplash just three ...
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Parkinson’s, ADHD: hundreds of genetic variations shape the brain
By studying brain volume, researchers have found genetic links with several pathologies such as Parkinson's and ADHD as well as ...
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Alzheimer’s: bilingualism protects against cognitive decline
Being bilingual provides brain protection against Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL According to the study, people ...
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Poor sleep at 40 would age the brain by 3 years
People in their 40s who have poor sleep quality, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, have more signs of ...
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How Alzheimer’s disease damages the brain in two stages
A study finds that in Alzheimer's disease, the brain suffers damage long before symptoms appear, which could pave the way ...
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Being bilingual makes the brain more efficient, especially if you are young
Knowing how to speak two languages increases the connectivity and efficiency of the brain, especially if the second language is ...
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Heart: 3 Common Heart Diseases Linked to Cognitive Decline
A new study confirms that three common cardiovascular conditions in adults – heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease ...
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Physical activity helps you have good ideas for more than two weeks
Researchers have shown that daily habits such as physical activity or sleep can impact brain activity for up to 15 ...
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Cerebral palsy: “Every time we win, we also win for other pathologies and society”
This Sunday October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day. Jacky Vagnoni, president of the Cerebral Paralysis France Federation, tells us ...
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Schizophrenia: what happens in the brain when we hear voices?
A new study highlights brain abnormalities in schizophrenia patients who suffer from auditory hallucinations. THE ESSENTIAL In people with schizophrenia, ...
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Brain: swallowing triggers a feeling of euphoria
German and British researchers have identified an important control circuit involved in the feeding process. THE ESSENTIAL Fly larvae have ...
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Reducing sugar stimulates neuron production in seniors
Limiting the influx of glucose would restore the capacity for neurogenesis in the aging brain, according to a study. THE ...
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Air pollution affects children’s brain development
A new study finds that outdoor air pollution, even at acceptable levels, could influence children's brain development. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers ...
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Astrocytes, a new avenue for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Non-neuronal brain cells, astrocytes, can eliminate toxic proteins that cause Alzheimer's disease, a study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL The new approach ...
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Breathing could bring microplastics into our brains
Researchers have detected microplastics lodged in the olfactory bulb of the human brain. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers autopsied the brains of ...
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Paralyzed Man Can Feel His Dog’s Fur Again
The man's name is Keith Thomas, his dog's name is Bow. This is their story. THE ESSENTIAL In 2020, an ...
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Brain Fog: 4 Mistakes to Avoid
A neuroscientist identifies four mistakes to avoid to get rid of brain fog or forgetfulness and have a brain that ...
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Cognitive decline: here are 3 types of foods to put on your plate to reduce your risks
Certain foods can improve cognitive function and help slow brain degeneration. THE ESSENTIAL As we age, white matter changes—which can ...
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Borderline disorder: identifying the brain mechanism
An area of the brain called the rostromedial prefrontal does not function the same way in patients with borderline personality ...
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Alzheimer’s: 5 Ways to Reduce Your Risks by Boosting Your Brain
Exercising, maintaining social connections or playing brain training games are some of the techniques to stimulate the brain and reduce ...
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Alzheimer’s: Increasing brain protein levels could slow cognitive decline
Increasing levels of a brain protein called Aβ42 may slow the decline of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests. THE ...
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Covid-19: Lockdowns have made teenagers’ brains age faster
Lockdowns, put in place to try to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, have prematurely aged the brains of adolescents, especially girls. ...
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How Your Brain Tells You to Move
A team of neuroscientists has revealed what happens in our brain when we spontaneously start moving. THE ESSENTIAL Beginning in ...
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